Superheroes theme for Liverpool Pride 2013

THIS year’s Liverpool Pride event is to have the theme of “superheroes.”

THIS year’s Liverpool Pride event is to have the theme of “superheroes.”

Now in its fourth year, the celebration of all things lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) has become the country’s largest completely free Pride event outside of London.

Around 50,000 “caped crusaders” are expected at this year’s festival after more than 1,300 people voted for the Superheroes theme.

The festival on August 3 takes place at the city’s waterfront and the Stanley Street Quarter, Liverpool’s gay village.

In addition to the two Liverpool Pride stages there will be the spectacular Pride march and a weekend of events taking place at some of the city’s arts and cultural venues.

Zoran Blackie, chair of Liverpool Pride, said: “Our people have spoken – the city needs heroes and I’m looking forward to seeing thousands of them taking to the streets of Liverpool this summer.

“We’re calling to our community to embrace our superheroes theme, to assemble our avengers on the steps of St George’s Hall and stand up against homophobia and enjoy our fantastic free festival.”

Liverpool Pride festival manager James Davies said: “Every year brings new challenges and often it’s our community that come up with the most creative ideas – that’s why we’ve always asked the public to choose their theme.

“Last year’s Nautical but Nice theme was taken to heart by the community with thousands dressing up as sailors, pirates and all kinds of sea creatures and boats.”

Liverpool Pride came about following the launch of the LGB&T Network after a number of high profile attacks in the city.

The event was first held in 2010 and now takes place each year to coincide with the anniversary of murdered gay teenager Michael Causer.

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